AshleyBrookeRN

At first even the smallest sip of water would huuuurrrttt....but 3 wks out I find myself mindlessly gulping.....I guess its a good thing the horrible pain is gone....IS this normal? Y do they tell us not to gulp?

How the heck do u get your picture to show up on here? Lol

Thank u!

My life changed in August 2012. I had a weird sensation suddonly cross me one morning. It was a dizzy feeling....not spinning....more like an internal rocking chair....constantly. This feeling has left me unable to preform my job (I am a nurse) and it has never left since that day in August. I had just bought a house and had my life together...now im struggling to stay afloat. I live day by day praying to get back to normal. Ive seen a cardiologist who knows I failed a "tilt table test" passed out cold in 15 minutes....and knows of my slow heart rate...but has no suggestions. Ive seen an endocrinologist who determined my pituitary was functioning normally. Only thing that is kind of weird is my sodium will drop low sporadically and I will need fluids. I had gastric sleeve surgery 11-11 to hopefully flush this dizziness along with the Weight. Anyone have any ideas? And labs I might need checked? Anythinnnnng that might help me figure this out? Its ruining whats supposed to be the best years of my life! I have also have a MRI of my brain which was normal.

Omg im going to pm you! And yes my chewing and blinking especialllly my heart beat sound loud and I hear it all the time! Thanks for everyones help and good vibes! They say my ears are fine!

I know its a forever no no....but i'm dyyyinnng for a taste....plus..still having extremely low heart rates

Started 345....3 Weeks out 316!

Thank u guys so much....after a year and some odd months its hard to stay strong. my echo and stress test was normal. Only abnormal was tilt table test. Labs are all normal except vitamun d is 25. On supplements. I think if I lose 50lbs and the symptoms are still as severe im going to venture to Vanderbilt in Nashville. They have an autonomic clinic. Thanks again!

I was sleeved on 11/11/13. Some days are better than others but I stay soooooo tired and lethargic! Any one else?

Thank u guys! A lil encouragment always helps! I started taking 500mcg of b12 daily 2 days ago and I start back to work tonight! Eeek!...I appreciate the replies

Hi! Ive been a nurse for 5 years... Soubds like that final flush infiltrated the vein (vein blew or iv came out of vein into the skin). This is very common but very painful. You could have saline under your skin which hasnt absorbed yet. When this happebs you need to put heat on it. Heat aids with absorption abd pain.

Oh no! I'm sorry! How far are you out? What were ur symptoms?

anyone else have this issue?! I know its normal right out of surgery due to anesthesia but 5 days out?! I've weaned off percocets and now just taking my vitamins. My heart rate hasn't gotten out of the 40s.....i am light-headed (but also was frequently before surgery without heart rate low) and sleepy! Thanks in advance!

I am 4 days post op sleeve.....I am feeling alot better (still feel like a truck crashed into my abdomen....but better!) And I have a gross question.....anyone dealing with sticky black poops?!

That is good info! my burps are tragically painful...I try not to burp hard but they come in like 4s and 5s! Def not as bad as Tuesday or wed but still hurts. I guess now that I think of it I am trying to force the water a little too much....i'm just trying not to get dehydrated! I will def try the green tea! Again...thanks alot!

Thank u!

Are u able to tolerate water? It makes the top of my stomach instantly cramp and hurt

Thank u! What I thought but just making sure!

I was sleeved Monday also and all I want is to lick the bbq sauce off a McRib! I can't hardly hold water down.....it hurts...but soup I can tolerate pretty well